Obama will seek congressional authorization for Syria strike

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Posted:
08/31/2013 10:48:34 AM MDT

Updated:
08/31/2013 12:51:19 PM MDT

Obama set to speak on Syria at White House

WASHINGTON - The White House says President Barack Obama is getting ready to speak about Syria from the White House.Watch the president's speech live below starting at 1:15 p.m. EDT.JOIN THE LIVE CHATVISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOVA White House official says Obama's remarks will not be about an imminent military operation in Syria, but will be an update to the public about his decisions on how to proceed.Obama has been considering a limited military strike against Syria. As of Friday he said he ...

President Barack Obama stands with Vice President Joe Biden as he makes a statement about Syria in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)